Cwmbrân Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Cwmbrân's built-up area within Torfaen maintained an exceptionally low crime rate in January 2026, with only 3 total crimes reported across a population of 44,330. This equates to a crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000, placing the area 98.5% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66.7% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour at 33.3%. Both categories are significantly below their respective UK averages: violence and sexual offences are 96% below the national rate of 2.5 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour is 100% below the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000. Seasonal context provides some insight into this pattern, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, factors that may contribute to lower crime rates. The post-holiday period may also play a role, with fewer opportunities for theft or public disorder compared to busier months. However, the presence of two violent incidents in January suggests that localized factors—such as community dynamics or policing efforts—could influence the crime profile. The overall low rate is consistent with Cwmbrân's historical data, indicating that the area's characteristics—including a strong sense of community or effective local crime prevention strategies—may help sustain this trend. While specific causes, the combination of seasonal factors and the area's demographic profile likely contributes to the sustained low crime rate.

The most striking development in January 2026 was the 100% increase in violence and sexual offences, which rose from 0 to 2 incidents. This shift, though modest in absolute terms, marks a notable departure from the previous month's zero recorded cases. The category's rate of 0.1 per 1,000 is 96% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, highlighting Cwmbrân's continued divergence from national trends. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, saw no change in count but remains 100% below the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000. The overall crime mix remains heavily skewed toward violent crimes, which accounted for 66.7% of the total, a proportion significantly lower than the UK's typical balance. Residents may find the monthly exposure figure particularly useful: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 14,777 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents in this area. This low rate is consistent with Cwmbrân's broader pattern of being 98.5% below the UK average for total crime, a figure that suggests systemic factors—such as community cohesion or local policing strategies—may play a role.

Cwmbrân's crime rate in January 2026 remained exceptionally low, with 3 total crimes reported across a population of 44,330. This translates to roughly 0 crimes per day on average, a figure that reflects the area's consistently low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 14,777 residents, a statistic that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to the previous month, the crime rate shows no significant directional shift, suggesting stability in local crime patterns. The daily crime context further illustrates the minimal risk residents face, with the 31-day period yielding an average of 0.096 crimes per day. This is a local metric specific to Cwmbrân and does not reflect UK-wide daily averages, which are not provided for this analysis. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even in the most active month of the year, the likelihood of encountering crime remains extremely low, with the monthly exposure figure serving as a practical benchmark for residents. This context helps frame the data in terms of everyday life, showing that the area's crime prevention efforts or demographic characteristics likely contribute to this outcome.